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Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball: The Perfect Holiday Appetizer

This Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball is the perfect holiday appetizer! It's an easy-to-make, festive recipe combining tangy goat cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz goat cheese softened to room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup pecans toasted and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Hand Mixer or Spatula
  • 1 Plastic Wrap
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Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened goat cheese and cream cheese with a hand mixer or spatula until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Add the chopped dried cranberries, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
  3. Scrape the mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Form it into a ball and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  4. On a plate, combine the chopped toasted pecans and fresh parsley. Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it in the mixture until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalProtein: 5gFat: 16gFiber: 2g

Notes

Soften Cheeses: Ensure your goat cheese and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free texture.
Make-Ahead: The cheese ball can be formed and refrigerated (uncoated) for up to 3 days before serving.
Freezing: Freeze the uncoated cheese ball for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then coat and serve.
Keyword cheese ball,cranberry recipe,holiday appetizer

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